Forex Gump

Forex Gump

I throw macroeconomics, forex trading, pop culture, and everyday life into a pot and hopefully, the final product are lessons about the FX market that's easy to understand.

Articles by Forex Gump

July NFP Disappoints! What Now?

What a party pooper! Just when it seemed like the U.S. jobs market was on a roll, the July NFP turned out to be a disappointment. Analysts had high hopes for this release, as hiring was expected to increase by 184,000 for the month, following the 195,000 rise in employment initially reported for June. Not …

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Oil: Poised to Go Higher?

Oil, whether you like it or not, is a necessary commodity. In this day and age, oil is important because it is a basic foundation of the economy. Without it, major sectors like the transportation and petrochemical industries will cease to function.

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The Hunt for the Next Fed Chairman

As Ben Bernanke’s term as Fed Chairman nears its end, the race to find the next central bank head honcho is heating up. The question is, who will win Obama’s favor and be the President’s nomination for the top post?

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